Ultrasound Technologist, Reg, 2-5 yrs Contract

Ultrasound Tech

Location: New York, NY

Duration: 3 months with possible extension

Shift: 8:30AM – 4:30PM Monday – Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Explaining the ultrasound procedure to patients, answering their questions, and providing support.
• Spreading the ultrasound gel on the surface of patients' bodies over the internal area to be imaged.
• Programming and adjusting the scanner for the specific procedure and ensuring the transducer captures images from every angle or section as needed.
• Deciding which still images, or sonograms, to capture and present to the Physician for diagnostic purposes.
• Evaluating the images for quality and interpreting the images to assist the Physicians in diagnosing and treating diseases.
• Presenting the images and your preliminary findings to the Physicians.
• Maintaining patients' records and medical notes on the ultrasound procedure they have undergone.
• Maintaining the ultrasound equipment and sterilizing the procedure rooms.
• Assisting Radiologists with vascular ultrasound procedures and ultrasound-guided biopsies.

Requirements

• BLS (AHA)
• ARDMS
• 2 Yr of recent experience in an Acute Hospital setting.